Indulge in the delectable goodness of Aunt Gladys' Sugar Cookies, a timeless recipe passed down through generations. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are not just any ordinary treats; they are a testament to the love and care that goes into every bite. With their crispy edges, soft and chewy centers, and a burst of sweetness that dances on your palate, these cookies are a true delight.
This article presents a collection of Aunt Gladys' Sugar Cookie recipes, each with its unique twist. From the classic recipe that stays true to tradition to variations that incorporate modern flavors and techniques, there's a cookie here for every palate. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying treat or an elevated experience with gourmet ingredients, these recipes will guide you towards sugar cookie perfection.
MARY'S SUGAR COOKIES
A very good sugar cookie with a hint of almond flavor.
Provided by Pat
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; blend into the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide the dough into two parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of the dough out to 3/16 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle cookies with plain or colored granulated sugar.
- Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 88.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CLASSIC SUGAR COOKIES
As you might expect from Betty Crocker, these are the classic version of a sugar cookie-the kind your grandma or even great-grandma would recognize. These cookies are the originals that provided a sweet, universally lovable starting point for generations of bakers to riff on, and we stand by them just as they are. With a tender, short texture that comes from a good buttery base, they break with just the right balance of bend and snap. And the taste? When we recently baked up a few batches for pre-Christmas testing, person after person in the Test Kitchens said, "Now THAT is a sugar cookie." While flavor and texture are arguably the key criteria on which cookies should be judged, when it comes to sugar cookies, there's another important factor: how easy they are to decorate. It's crucial that sugar cookie dough can be easily turned into cookies that are equal parts decorative and delicious. During our most recent testing of this recipe, we also noticed that there were no instructions for a glaze in this recipe. Not wanting to leave you-or your cookies-high and dry, we tested a few glazes. The one we landed on is simple and made with common pantry staples, but the magic is in the ratio of ingredients-we ensured that it results in a glaze that's easily tintable, covers smoothly and dries firmly so that you can stack the finished cookies without fear of smudging them. However you chose to decorate them, dress these classic sugar cookies up in holiday style and they'll be the star of every Christmas gathering.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 7h50m
Yield 55
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Divide dough in half; shape dough into 2 disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Roll each disk on lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters into desired shapes. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely.
- In medium bowl, beat 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too stiff to spread, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Tint with food color. Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired with colored sugar or candy sprinkles. Let stand about 4 hours or until frosting is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
AUNT BECKY'S SUGAR COOKIES
i got this recipe from my aunt who makes them every year for christmas. her instructions say to bake til light brown but I haven't made these cookies yet so i dont know how long that takes. i would probably let them cook for 8 minutes and then check every 2 minutes or so.
Provided by catalinacrawler
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the second 4 ingredients in another bowl.
- Mix both bowls together.
- Roll out and cut dough using cookie cutters.
- Bake until light brown, let cool then frost.
- For the frosting combine final 4 ingredients.
- If its too thin, add more sugar, too thick, add more milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.3, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 507.8, Carbohydrate 117.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 72.9, Protein 8.3
AUNT GLADYS'S PINEAPPLE OATMEAL COOKIES
This recipe was passed down to me from my Great Aunt Gladys and given to me written in her own hand. When I was a little girl and we would go visit, Aunt Gladys would always have these cookies and they were always served up with a jar of fresh honey for pouring over the cookies. Such beautiful memories! This recipe makes about 12...
Provided by Robin Lieneke
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Mix the eggs, shortening and sugar together until batter is smooth and fully Incorporated. Add the pineapple and the orange and vanilla extracts and mix until incorporated.
- 2. Sift together the flour salt and baking soda. Add to the sugar mixture one third at a time mixing thoroughly after each addition. As soon as the mixture comes together add in the raisins, sunflower seeds, oats and dates if using
- 3. Mixed together on low speed or by hand just until everything is mixed together well.
- 4. Spoon the cookies out onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Bake for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until cookies are golden brown and delicious. These are wonderful warm or cold.
AUNT ANNIE'S SUGAR COOKIES
A wonderful vegan sugar cookie. I borrowed this recipe, but can't remember where I got it from. This is the title it came with, though, so thank you to the originator! I originally found it while looking for a recipe for Christmas cut out cookies. This one works great! I have altered it ever so slightly. I like to roll them thin (but not too thin). They get eaten very quickly, especially warm out of the oven. By the way, I'm fully guessing at the yield. It depends on what size cutters you use, and how thin you roll them out. Enjoy!
Provided by TheCookinMom
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg together.
- In a large bowl, fully cream margarine and sugar together.
- Add soured milk alternately with the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
- Form dough into a ball, wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Cut the dough into quarters and roll out one quarter at a time (it rolls and cuts the best if it is chilled, so keep the remaining sections in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them).
- I use a pastry mat to cut my dough out on. I have never had a problem with the dough being sticky, but you can lightly flour your work surface, if necessary (beware that it might change the flavor a bit if you over flour).
- Transfer the cut out cookies to an ungreased baking sheet. I like to sprinkle a little sugar on the tops of them before baking. My children like to put sprinkles on top first. Or, you can leave them plain and put icing on afterwards. We have too big a sweet tooth here to eat them plain.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 7-9 minutes. Do not brown!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 48.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.2
AUNT GLADYS' SUGAR COOKIES
Steps:
- Mix ingredients and roll into balls. Then flatten with sugar coated flat surface (bottom of a glass works fine once you've smeared some dough on the bottom of the glass so the sugar sticks). Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes(or when the edges brown, you know they're done). During the holidays, mix green, red and white sugars and they're festive as well as delicious.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This allows the ingredients to blend more easily and creates a smoother, creamier dough.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure the dough: This ensures that all of the cookies are the same size and shape, which helps them to bake evenly.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack: This helps to prevent the cookies from breaking.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Aunt Gladys' sugar cookies are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cookies at home. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give Aunt Gladys' sugar cookies a try!
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